Job summary The post holder will assist in the management, development and delivery of a high quality, patient centred and cost effective pharmacy service delivering care to our Cancer Unit and other areas across the hospital. This will be through the co-ordination and supervision of technical staff working in the pharmacy aseptic unit. They will participate in the dispensing of cytotoxic and aseptic products for specific patients and will be responsible for the day to day running of the local unlicensed aseptic unit in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), National Guidelines, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Heath) and all local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Trust Policies and Procedures. They willorganise and supervise the work of pharmacy technicians and support workers within Technical Services and deputise for the band 6 Pharmacy Technician for Technical Services as required. Main duties of the job To organise and plan the supply of aseptically prepared medicines to patients, wards, theatres and departments served by the Trust and to contribute to the development of these services by proposing and implementing service improvements. To aseptically prepare and dispense cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition and other sterile products for inpatients, outpatients and day cases, including clinical trials, according to local SOPs. To prepare and update all records relating to the aseptic service including environmental monitoring records, microbiology reports, servicing records, workload figures, previous worksheets, and copies of dispensed prescriptions. To use the pharmacy stock control system to accurately label and dispense medicines according to local SOPs. To dispense supportive therapies and oral chemotherapy in accordance with the prescription and local SOPs. Organise, supervise and assist in the training of pharmacy technicians and support workers within Technical Services and deputise for the band 6 Pharmacy Technician for Technical Services as required. To be accredited, or willing to work towards accreditation within 1 year of employment, to perform pre- and in-process checks (PIPC) To work collaboratively with the team to provide excellent patient care and utilise resources effectively and accurately. About us Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daleynhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 434-SCS7133173 Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Stoke Mandeville HP218AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services or Equivalent Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable Pre and in process checking (PIPC) Accredited checking course (ACPT) Medicines Optimisation accreditation Experience Essential Post qualification hospital experience Experience of working in a pharmacy aseptic unit including preparation of cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal and other sterile products. Experience of training & supervising staff ideally in aseptic environment Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Be able to work on own initiative and be capable of making decisions. Be able to delegate tasks. Be able co-ordinate staff. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written) Ability to communicate to patients and other healthcare professional face-to-face and on the telephone. Keep accurate and legible records. To be able to recognise limits of own competencies and when to refer and seek advice from colleagues. To have a positive attitude and be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes. To have an awareness of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice and other guidance related to the manufacture of sterile products. Good level of keyboard/computer skills Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures accurately and in a timely fashion. To have a clean and tidy appearance Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives. Ability to supervise and train other pharmacy staff. Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment to ensure that treatment is delivered in a timely manner. Desirable To be forward thinking and be able to develop new ideas. To be prepared to develop a good understanding of management issues and be prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for development. Flexibility and willingness to work in other sections with short notice. Special Circumstances Essential Able to travel to other sites within the Trust and to venues for training. Available to work weekends and public holidays on rota with other pharmacy technicians. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services or Equivalent Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable Pre and in process checking (PIPC) Accredited checking course (ACPT) Medicines Optimisation accreditation Experience Essential Post qualification hospital experience Experience of working in a pharmacy aseptic unit including preparation of cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal and other sterile products. Experience of training & supervising staff ideally in aseptic environment Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Be able to work on own initiative and be capable of making decisions. Be able to delegate tasks. Be able co-ordinate staff. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written) Ability to communicate to patients and other healthcare professional face-to-face and on the telephone. Keep accurate and legible records. To be able to recognise limits of own competencies and when to refer and seek advice from colleagues. To have a positive attitude and be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes. To have an awareness of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice and other guidance related to the manufacture of sterile products. Good level of keyboard/computer skills Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures accurately and in a timely fashion. To have a clean and tidy appearance Ability to work to deadlines and achieve agreed objectives. Ability to supervise and train other pharmacy staff. Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment to ensure that treatment is delivered in a timely manner. Desirable To be forward thinking and be able to develop new ideas. To be prepared to develop a good understanding of management issues and be prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for development. Flexibility and willingness to work in other sections with short notice. Special Circumstances Essential Able to travel to other sites within the Trust and to venues for training. Available to work weekends and public holidays on rota with other pharmacy technicians. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Stoke Mandeville HP218AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)